Jo Hawkins is listed in elite “ Leading Lawyers” list by The Legal 500 United Kingdom, 2017’s guide to outstanding lawyers nationwide - October 12th, 2017

October 12th, 2017

We are delighted that Jo Hawkins the managing director of Hawkins Family Law has been deemed for a third year to be a Leading Individual family law solicitor across the Beds, Herts and Bucks area by The Legal 500 for 2017. Jo is only one of 3 solicitors in the area highly praised and The Legal 500 comment that she is “an immensely good judge of character” and “litigates firmly but fairly”.

Michelle joined Hawkins Family Law in June 2014 as our Practice Manager. Her experience in Solicitors Practices spans 25 years and has covered a diverse range of activities from facilities management, HR, finance, complaints handling and much more. Michelle has a passion for Practice Management and enjoys problem solving. Michelle has a full appreciation of the regulatory demands and a keen eye for detail that allows her to provide experienced and practical support to Hawkins Family Law.

She is particularly supportive to the Directors in managing the practice, and developing the quality and range of services on offer, ensuring the practice development and growth is aligned with our client’s needs. The team at Hawkins Family Law is described by The Legal 500 (2015) as “exemplary.”

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2019 Family: Beds, Bucks, Herts and Middx – South East

Hawkins Family Law fields 'a very professional team that delivers a high-class service and has strength-in-depth from senior to junior level'. Managing director and team head Jo Hawkins provides 'clear and accurate advice and moral support through often testing times for her clients; she focuses on deriving the best long-term outcome for her client and other parties'. The practice has particular strength financial matters, including divorce and ToLATA proceedings. Other key figures include Loraine Davenport, who has strong collaborative law expertise and handles complex children cases and high-net-worth ancillary relief matters; Annabel Hayward, who focuses on complex financial provision and co-habitation matters; and Stacey St Clair.

2019 Family/Matrimonial – Milton Keynes and surrounds

What the team is known for
Boutique family law firm that punches above its weight in terms of high-value and complex matrimonial finance instructions relating to business assets, pensions and substantial property portfolios, including assisting with the handling of assets abroad. Also represents clients in the negotiation of wealth protection agreements and private law childcare arrangements. Fields a team trained in collaborative law and alternative dispute resolution.

Strengths
An impressed client says: "The team's personal service and individual care is a great asset,"adding that the lawyers are "always available to assist and understand the occasional need for immediate advice and guidance, providing a very reassuring service."